Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 4.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 7R IV
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 7R IV has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 567)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Alpha 7R IV
129 × 96 × 78 mm
665 g (1.47 lb / 23.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 29mm wider, 53mm taller, and 10mm thicker than Alpha 7R IV.
EOS R1 is 450 g heavier than Alpha 7R IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 78mm Alpha 7R IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Alpha 7R IV
129 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Alpha 7R IV
129 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7R IV
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128.9, 96.4, 77.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Resolution
61 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
665 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Alpha 7R IV
Pros
- ✓61MP detail
- ✓Great for studio
- ✓Pixel shift mode
Cons
- –Slower AF than A7R V
- –Large files
- –Rolling shutter in video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Alpha 7R IV?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 7R IV — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R IV?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7R IV is 61 MP, so the Alpha 7R IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Alpha 7R IV?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7R IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R IV?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Alpha 7R IV weighs 665 g, so the Alpha 7R IV is 450 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R IV record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R IV: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R IV weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Alpha 7R IV: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Alpha 7R IV at $3,499. The Alpha 7R IV is $2,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.